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(Zoologist) Pierre André Latreille was a prominent French zoologist specializing in arthropods. Initially trained as a Roman Catholic priest, he shifted his focus to zoology after the French Revolution. Latreille made significant contributions to the field through works like "Précis des caractères génériques des insectes" and his work at the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle. His pioneering efforts in arthropod systematics and taxonomy led to widespread recognition, including the honor of writing the volume on insects for George Cuvier's renowned work, "Le Règne Animal."
